Achterzijde van Kasteel Zuilenstein 1682 - 1726

This etching by Daniël Stopendaal, dated 1682-1726, depicts the rear facade of Kasteel Zuilenstein, a Dutch castle. The image shows a formal garden with a central octagonal fountain, surrounded by meticulously arranged parterres, and a small group of figures strolling through the grounds. The intricate detail and geometric patterns of the garden are characteristic of Dutch Baroque architecture, reflecting the influence of French garden design. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a valuable document of Dutch aristocratic life in the 17th century.